FIFTY-year-old Cedrick Dash, a known figure to the court, yesterday made another appearance at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court to answer charges of assault and provoking a breach of the peace.The defendant of Lot 77 ‘D’ Field North Sophia, Greater Georgetown, pleaded not guilty to the two charges before Chief Magistrate, Priya Sewnarine-Beharry.
Details of the assault charge stated that on Sunday, June 7, 2015, at North Sophia, he unlawfully assaulted Felicity Benjamin so as to cause her actual bodily harm.

It is also alleged that on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at North Sophia, he behaved in a manner which provoked a breach of the peace.
According to Police Prosecutor Bharat Mangru, on the day in question around 17:45 hrs, Dash approached Benjamin and dealt her several lashes, causing her to receive injuries. Dash then relieved the victim of her jewellery and cash, both local and foreign, altogether valued at $65,000.
Contrary to what the prosecutor related, Dash said on that day he and his son were on the road, when he saw Benjamin. He further stated that Benjamin hit him and he consequently pushed her.
The police prosecutor opposed bail on the grounds that Dash was on bail for another offence when this incident allegedly occurred. Mangru said Dash has a pending matter before another court and if granted bail, he may tamper with the witness, Benjamin.
However, the prosecution’s objection was overruled by the chief magistrate and Dash was placed on $40,000 bail. The matters were transferred before City Magistrate Annette Singh for Monday, July 27, 2015.